Audi RS4 Avant vs Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer [video]

Posted on 15 January, 2014

Autocar has published a video with test drive of Audi RS4 Avant and Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer. The two performance estate cars have almost same price and performance figures, but which is better.

2014 Audi RS4 Avant is powered by a 4.2 liter V8 with 444HP (326 kW) at 8,250RPM and 428Nm (317 lb-ft) at 4,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The engine is mated to a 7-speed double clutch S-tronic gearbox. The curb weight is 1,795kg. The price is £54,925.

2014 Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer has a 6.2 liter V8 – 408HP (300 kW) at 6,000RPM and 547Nm (405 lb-ft) at 4,600 RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The curb weight is 1,831 kg. The price is £49,500.

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